A Multicoloured Church

Simon Petit was an apostle of amazing passion and understanding. He was very well received by many especially in the strife infested continent of Africa. He was committed to building a Church which broke every dividing wall between people.We are all one in Christ.

Here are Ten Practical steps in a multicoloured Church that he shared. May you be blessed and challenged.

1. Be convinced theologically of the Biblical nature of the Church, the calling and eschatology of the Church

2. Be jealous for God’s glory in diversity- God is more glorified in diversity than
Uniformity

3. Be concerned for every person who is lost. Evangelistic passion will help reach all types of people.

4. Be aware of the changing composition of society- they are in transition

5. Be proactive about cultural diversity-make it easy for people of other cultural backgrounds to come

6. be a talent spotter- disciple all communities

7. Be wary of political correctness

8. Be ruthless with racism in your heart

9.Be prepared for pain- this is not sentimentality, this is spiritual warfare.

10. Be passionate about a glorious Church- We are God’s new tribe